grandfather

Definition

  • noun: the father of your father or mother
  • noun: the father of one's father or mother
  • verb: to permit to continue under a grandfather clause
  • synonyms: grandparent, belsire, goodsire

Examples

  • Because of a 'grandfather clause', the strict emission standards only apply to new cars.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Thank you. We never found anything on Jack. There's no record of him at all. No, there wouldn't be, would there ? And l've never spoken of him until now. Not to anyone. Not even your grandfather. A woman's heart is a deep ocean of secrets. But now you know there was a man named Jack Dawson... (..)
    1997 Titanic
  • (..) that you are not completely dependent on a Northman. I rather like being dependent on a Northman. They tend to tell the truth. Your grandfather warned against them. He said they were the greatest threat against his empire. My grandfather, wise as he was, great as he was, (..)
    2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: The Last Ship Season: 4 Episode 10
  • (..) What are your thoughts concerning the king's funeral? As the Sept of Baelor is no longer an option, perhaps a ceremony in the throne room? He should be with his grandfather, his brother, his sister. Burn him and bury his ashes where the sept once stood. Hello. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Winds of Winter Season: 6 Episode 10